CVE-2001-1074

Name: CVE-2001-1074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-05-28T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1074 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	0.5
Webmin	Webmin	0.6
Webmin	Webmin	0.7
Webmin	Webmin	0.80
Webmin	Webmin	0.83
Webmin	Webmin	0.84

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1074?

How severe is CVE-2001-1074?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1074 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1074?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST